A1 Idiom Neutral

Day off.

A day not working.

Meaning

A day when you do not have to work or go to school.

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Cultural Background

In the US, people often use 'day off' to describe a day they are not at their job, even if they are doing chores. In the UK, 'day off' is common, but 'day of leave' is preferred in formal HR contexts.

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Pluralization

Remember: 'days off', not 'day offs'.

Meaning

A day when you do not have to work or go to school.

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Pluralization

Remember: 'days off', not 'day offs'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I am so tired, I really need a _____ _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: day off

The phrase for a break from work is 'day off'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I am so tired, I really need a _____ _____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: day off

The phrase for a break from work is 'day off'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, students often say 'I have a day off school'.

Related Phrases

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Time off

similar

A period of time away from work.

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Day out

contrast

A day spent on an excursion.

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